{"id":3612,"date":"2026-07-29T13:35:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T13:35:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=3612"},"modified":"2026-07-29T14:15:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T14:15:57","slug":"tinubu-approves-12-divisions-for-nigerian-army-recruitment-of-28000-personnel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=3612","title":{"rendered":"Tinubu approves 12 divisions for Nigerian Army, recruitment of 28,000 personnel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a bid to enhance the country\u2019s security architecture and improve the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army, President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army\u2019s structure from eight to 12 divisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The presidency, in a statement, said that the expansion builds on the administration\u2019s sustained investments in the Armed Forces, including approval for the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel, acquisition of critical military platforms and equipment, improvements in troop welfare, and ongoing support for operational readiness and force modernisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Burna Boy - Higher [Official Music Video]\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eKzmRnetw-c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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and 7 Division Headquarters \u2013 Maiduguri (Borno and Yobe States).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Others are 8 Division Headquarters \u2013 Sokoto (Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara States); 9 Division Headquarters \u2013 Ilorin (Kwara and Niger States); 10 Division Headquarters \u2013 Jalingo (Taraba and Adamawa States); 81 Division Headquarters \u2013 Lagos (Lagos and Ogun States); 82 Division Headquarters \u2013 Enugu (Enugu, Anambra, Abia, Ebonyi and Imo States); and 83 Division Headquarters \u2013 Benin City (Edo, Delta and Bayelsa States).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe establishment of the new Divisions in Makurdi, Ilorin, Jalingo and Benin City will significantly improve command and control, decentralise operational decision-making, strengthen border security, enhance the protection of critical national infrastructure, improve counter-insurgency and internal security operations, and ensure faster military response to emerging threats nationwide,\u201d the statement signed by Tinubu\u2019s media aide, Bayo Onanuga, partly read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The presidency further explained that the implementation of the new force structure would be done in two phases, with the first phase covering the establishment of the 5, 9, and 10 Divisions and the reorganisation of existing formations, which will be completed by September 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second phase, involving the establishment of the 83 Division and further reorganisation, is expected to be completed by December 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President Tinubu commended the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shuaibu, and all officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army for their dedication, professionalism, and steadfast commitment to defending Nigeria\u2019s sovereignty and territorial integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also reaffirmed his administration\u2019s determination to continue investing in the Armed Forces, ensuring they remain adequately equipped, highly motivated, and fully capable of protecting the nation and guaranteeing the safety and security of all Nigerians. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/2026\/07\/23\/tinubu-approves-12-division-structure-for-nigerian-army-recruitment-of-28000-personnel\/\">(Channels)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a bid to enhance the country\u2019s security architecture and improve the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army, President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army\u2019s structure from eight to 12 divisions. 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